Deaconess Hospice
Evansville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151518)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 450-7021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deaconess Hospice received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Deaconess Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Evansville, IN office in Vanderburgh County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151518), certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Deaconess Hospice, located in Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County), has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1992, under an ownership classification of "Other." This means the hospice has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctors certify a terminal prognosis.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Deaconess Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of important care processes, Deaconess Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 70.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data vintage.
Deaconess Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 43 ZIP codes from its Evansville office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to smaller patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151518), certified since August 28, 1992, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Deaconess Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Deaconess Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Deaconess Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Evansville, Indiana office in Vanderburgh County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Deaconess Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; the CAHPS survey results and process measures offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Deaconess Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Deaconess Hospice; contact the hospice at (812) 450-7021 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Deaconess Hospice at (812) 450-7021 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met day to day; contact Deaconess Hospice at (812) 450-7021 to discuss specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Deaconess Hospice's official CMS profile, including its survey results and quality measures, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151518?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.